Early in the game, Core Wood is the most feasible material available to create structurally sound buildings. Sharp stakes can also be created with Core Wood to deter enemies near a player's campsite.

Core wood is the second tier of wood you'll come across in Valheim and is required to craft more advanced weapons and gear. This section of IGN's guide will teach you how to get Core wood in Valheim.

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Valheim is good at telling you what you’re supposed to do next, or at least that there’s something you’re supposed to be doing. It’s much less clear about how you’re supposed to do anything, and that ...